Director, Applied AI Transformation - Banking & Financial Services

We're looking for a Director, Applied AI Transformation – Banking & Financial Services to join our team across multiple European locations in a hybrid or remote working mode. You will lead enterprise-scale agentic transformation for global BFSI organizations, act as a trusted advisor to C‑suite executives and drive adoption of applied AI and agentic systems that deliver measurable business value.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute applied AI and agentic transformation strategies for banking and financial services clients
• Serve as a strategic advisor to C‑suite executives on AI adoption and digital transformation initiatives
• Lead presales efforts by shaping opportunities, developing business cases and supporting go‑to‑market strategies
• Facilitate workshops to translate business challenges into actionable AI use cases
• Identify high‑value AI and Gen AI opportunities and drive enterprise adoption through change management
• Lead cross‑functional teams in delivering AI and agentic solutions from ideation to production
• Maintain hands‑on expertise in large language models, multi‑agent systems and AI platform integration across major labs and hyperscalers
• Champion enterprise‑scale AI solutions ensuring compliance, scalability and security
• Develop and mentor EPAM and client teams to strengthen AI capabilities
• Monitor industry trends and evangelize best practices to position EPAM as a thought leader

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in banking and financial services with a strong record in transformation or product innovation
• Proven experience advising C‑suite executives and driving AI adoption at scale
• Hands‑on expertise in applied AI, including large language models, multi‑agent orchestration and RAG frameworks
• Knowledge of BFSI regulations, risk controls and operating models across key business areas
• Familiarity with leading AI platforms (OpenAI, Anthropic, Microsoft) and hyperscaler ecosystems (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Demonstrated ability to build business cases and lead presales activities for AI programs
• Strong leadership skills with experience building and managing cross‑functional teams globally
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills in complex enterprise environments
• Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering or Business; MBA or equivalent preferred
• Ability to travel as required